Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
A long-established zoo in Highland Park on the city's east side, combining an African savanna, an Asian forest and an indoor aquarium. Good for a half-day trip with children.
The zoo is built on a hillside. The African savanna area is home to elephants, giraffes and lions. The 'Kingdom of the Seas' aquarium features sea lions, polar bears and penguins, and the children's area has an interactive farm. The park has steep slopes, so it is best to take the park shuttle up and walk down. Admission is about 25 US dollars, and opening hours are shorter in winter. The zoo is in Highland Park, about 15 minutes' drive from downtown.
Opening hours
9:00 am–5:00 pm (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- The Frick Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
- Cathedral of Learning
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- Schenley Park
- Saint Anthony's Chapel
- Strip District